Agriculture
Fire Chief discourages farmers and ranchers from stacking hay bales at this time
Thu, 07/22/2010 - 11:38am — J. Noedel-Publisher
Hermann Volunteer Fire Department chief Dave Schulte told CNL that the recent wet weather has resulted in some new hay bales having a little extra moisture in them, and that actually makes them a higher risk for spontaneous combustion.
This week, there have been two large round bales in area farm fields start smoking from spontaneous combustion.
New farmers' market location draws a lot of attention today
Wed, 06/16/2010 - 4:41pm — J. Noedel-Publisher
The new location of Hermann's farmers' market -- in the parking lot of the former
Pamida store, next to Hermann Lumber -- seems to be a big hit. Five vendors were
visited by about 15 customers when CNL was there at about 4:15 p.m.
BELOW: Howard Wehrle selling fresh Kohlrabi (German Turnip). Wehrle said
Kohlrabi is like a turnip, but sweeter.
Montgomery County Women's Ag Awareness, other organizations team up for tour of farms growing with new technology
Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:07am — Alex Luft
The Montgomery County Women’s Ag Awareness, FSA, NRCS and SWCD will be sponsoring a tour on June 9 featuring several farms that specialize in growing garden vegetables and flowering plants in different types of facilities--some in open fields, some greenhouses and high tunnels.
Area farmers can apply for funding through stewardship program
Mon, 05/17/2010 - 1:38pm — Alex Luft
COLUMBIA, MO -- Missouri farmers and ranchers have until June 11 to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and be considered for the next round of funding.
Updated: Montgomery County farmer wins $2,500 for Community Foundation
Wed, 05/12/2010 - 11:58am — Alex Luft
Speaker will discuss "Putting a Face on Agriculture" to Montgomery County residents
Wed, 04/07/2010 - 12:47pm — Alex Luft
“Putting a Face on Agriculture” is the story Chris Chinn of Clarence, Mo., will tell on April 22, 2010 to the ladies of Montgomery County. The spring meeting of the Women’s Ag Awareness group will be held at the Montgomery County High School starting at 6:30 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Director of 'Missourians for the Protection of Dogs' responds to criticisms from Mo. Farm Bureau
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 12:26pm — Alex Luft
Dear Editor,
Agribusiness leaders get it wrong when they falsely characterize the proposed Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act ballot measure.
Department of Conservation to host Forest Management Workshop at Hermann High School April 16
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 10:34am — Alex Luft
Do you own forestland and have an interest in improving it for deer and turkey? Did you know that this can be done while simultaneously increasing timber value and forest health at little to no cost to you? Whether your goal is to create wildlife habitat for deer, turkey, grouse, or to generate income, forests require active management.
(UPDATED -- Reader debating writer) Editorial: Mo. Farm Bureau presentation on animal rights petition well attended in Owensville (published first for C.N.L. subscribers)
Fri, 04/02/2010 - 8:09am — Alex Luft
Editorial
by Hank Vonk
CNL Contributing Writer
[FOR SUBSCRIBERS FIRST] Mo. Farm Bureau presentation on animal rights petition well attended in Owensville Monday night
Tue, 03/16/2010 - 3:29am — J. Noedel-Publisher
An editorial by Hank Vonk, centered on a public meeting in Owensville Monday night. Available to CNL subscribers first, and all viewers later this week.
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